Travel Insurance

• Why COVID-19 vaccination matters when it comes to travel medical insurance

  Many travel insurance policies are starting to offer COVID-19 coverage in the event of a medical emergency.

  Consumer

  Jul 26
• New travel rules will likely lead to more COVID-19 cases, experts warn

  Even vaccinated travellers have a small risk of carrying COVID-19, experts say, but they don't think this will lead to huge outbreaks if enough Canadians are vaccinated.

  Health

  Jun 21
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• ‘There’s a lot of pent-up demand’: Is it time to book your post-COVID-19 travel?

  If you're yearning for travel, you may want to start planning now, experts say.

  Money

  May 12
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• Coronavirus: Insurance claim for $6,000 cancelled trip denied after airline offers woman voucher

  Joy Jansen's trip to Mexico was cancelled after the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March.

  Consumer

  Oct 15, 2020
• Do you need COVID-19 insurance for out-of-province travel?

  Your provincial government won't necessarily cover all the costs of an out-of-province medical emergency.

  Money

  Sep 26, 2020
• WestJet now offering COVID-19 insurance in Saskatchewan

  Saskatchewan's marketplace regulator is "gathering information on this issue to get to the root of the reason why this is not being offered here."

  Health

  Sep 16, 2020
• Cross-border travellers angered they’re paying annual travel insurance amid COVID-19 pandemic

  “I just thought it was unfair that I’m paying for something I can’t do."

  Consumer

  Jun 25, 2020
• Kitchener, Ont., man diagnosed with brain tumour while on vacation in Thailand dies at 31

  A 31-year old Kitchener, Ont., man diagnosed with an unexpected brain tumour while on vacation in Thailand last winter has died.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2020
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• Canadians urged not to travel during coronavirus outbreak, but some are taking the risk

  Many Canadians are reconsidering non-essential travel plans during the coronavirus outbreak, but some are intrigued by cheap tickets.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 14, 2020
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• Nova Scotia tourism industry closely monitoring coronavirus impacts

  "The number one biggest concern is being under quarantine."

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2020